The Israeli military and a Gaza aid foundation have refuted allegations that Israel’s military killed dozens of Palestinian civilians in an attack near an aid center over the weekend.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) have denied reports of Palestinian deaths from officials at the Gaza Health Ministry, a Hamas-run agency. In a statement, the military cautioned against news outlets uncritically publishing data from the terrorist-controlled health ministry.

“False reports have been spread [i]n recent hours, including serious allegations against the IDF regarding fire toward Gazan residents in the area of the humanitarian aid distribution site in Gaza. Findings from an initial inquiry indicate that the IDF did not fire at civilians while they were near or within the humanitarian aid distribution site and that reports to this effect are false,” the military said in a statement.

“The IDF is cooperating with the GHF and international aid organizations in order to enable the distribution of aid to Gazan residents — and not to Hamas,” the statement continued. “The IDF calls on the media to be cautious with information published by the Hamas terrorist organization, as proven in many previous incidents.”

False reports have been spread In recent hours, including serious allegations against the IDF regarding fire toward Gazan residents in the area of the humanitarian aid distribution site in Gaza.

Findings from an initial inquiry indicate that 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗗𝗙 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲…

— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 1, 2025

The Gaza Health Ministry’s claims of killed and injured civilians have been echoed across media reports. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which runs the site at which the attack was claimed to have taken place, denied the claims.

“There was no gunfire in the center and also not in the surrounding area,” the foundation said in a statement, according to CNN. “All aid was distributed today without incident. We have heard that these fake reports have been actively fomented by Hamas. They are untrue and fabricated.”

According to videos released by the foundation, the aid site was uneventful on Sunday morning when the Israeli attack was said to have taken place. One video showed hundreds of Palestinians running to the aid center at dawn. Another showed several bursts of tracer fire in the distance, but no other evidence of military action otherwise.

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The Gaza Health Ministry claimed that the Israeli military carried out a strike against Palestinian civilians going to retrieve food and supplies from the aid station on Sunday. The Hamas-run agency said that at least 31 Palestinians were killed and dozens more were wounded.

The Red Cross said it received 179 casualties at a station near Rafah, with 21 of those declared dead on arrival. The group said that “[a]ll patients said they had been trying to reach an aid distribution site,” according to the Associated Press.

The Red Cross has faced criticism over its role in the Israel-Hamas war, most prominently over the aid group’s inability to get meaningful aid to any of the 251 hostages taken by Hamas and Palestinian terror supporters on October 7, 2023. The aid group also failed to monitor the hostages or provide updates on their welfare.

Multiple people were injured Sunday in a firebombing attack at an event in Boulder, Colorado, meant to show support for hostages kidnaped by Hamas in the October 7, 2023, assault on Israel, officials said.

In a press conference, Boulder Police Chief Steven Redfearn said officers arrived on the scene in response to reports of people being set on fire before 2 p.m. local time and found victims with “injuries consistent with burns and other injuries.” They were sent to the hospital, he said.

An adult male suspect was detained and also taken to a hospital with minor injuries, Redfearn said.

Officials are investigating the attack. Redfearn noted that he could not ID the suspect right away.

“This act is unacceptable,” Redfearn said.

Multiple victims were set on fire today in Boulder, CO. Some have life-threatening injuries. The attacker has been arrested, per the police chief.

The attack happened during an event to raise awareness for the 58 hostages. FBI says it’s investigating it as an act of terror. pic.twitter.com/vY0IicMVtQ

— Kassy Akiva (@KassyAkiva) June 1, 2025

Earlier, on X, the Boulder Police Department said it was responding to a “report of an attack” at 13th and Pearl Streets with “reports of several victims.” Police established an evacuation area and advised people to steer clear.

The FBI also responded.

“We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado. Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available,” said FBI Director Kash Patel.

Redfearn said he could not immediately confirm a motive, but did acknowledge that a “peaceful demonstration” by a pro-Israel group was going on at the scene in a busy area.

Video posted to social media appeared to show smoke rising out of a park where some people were screaming and lying on the ground.

“We are saddened and heartbroken to learn that an incendiary device was thrown at walkers at the Run for Their Lives walk on Pearl Street as they were raising awareness for the hostages still held in Gaza,” said a statement from Boulder’s Jewish Community.

There were unconfirmed images posted to social media showing a shirtless man, apparently the suspect, holding what appeared to be molotov cocktails. One video showed the man shouting “end Zionists” and other things.

“FBI personnel are on the scene in Boulder, Colorado, along with local law enforcement,” FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said on X. “We are investigating this incident as an act of terror, and targeted violence. All of the necessary assets will be dedicated to this investigation. If you have any investigative tips please contact the FBI. And if you aided or abetted this attack, we will find you. You cannot hide.”

Among the others who commented on the attack was Colorado Governor Jared Polis, a Democrat.

“I am closely monitoring the situation in Boulder, and my thoughts go out to the people who have been injured and impacted by this heinous act of terror,” Polis said in a post on X. “Hate-filled acts of any kind are unacceptable. While details emerge, the state works with local and federal law enforcement to support this investigation. More information will be provided as it becomes available.”